Joe

The first name Joe, a masculine name, is an English short form of Josef or Joseph. It is often interpreted as 'May God add another son' or alternatively as 'May God add' and 'God increase.'

What does the name Joe mean?

Joe is a masculine first name that is considered an English short form of Josef or Joseph. It is often associated with the meanings 'May God add another son' or 'May God add' as well as 'God increase.' The origins of the name can be traced back to ancient Hebrew, derived from the word yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף), which means 'may he (God) add,' 'he will increase,' 'God will add,' or 'God has added.' This form, in turn, goes back to the root yâsaph (יָסַף), which means 'to add,' 'to increase,' 'to elevate,' or 'to do again.' In the Old Testament, Joseph is the eleventh son of Jacob, who served as an advisor to the Pharaoh in Egypt and thus also bears the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Other variants of the name include Joey, Joscha, Josha, Josa, Jozef, Josep, Jose, Joze, Jus, and Joses.

Where does the name Joe come from?

The name Joe has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'May God add another son.'

How do you pronounce Joe?

Joe is pronounced as a one-syllable name in the German language and has a compact sound. It is typically pronounced as 'Dschou' [dʒoʊ], starting with a distinctive affricate sound that creates a dynamic effect. The long O sound gives the name a rounded quality. Due to its brevity, Joe radiates clarity and confidence - a name that impresses with its reduced form and modern presence.

When is the name day of Joe?

The name days for Joe are February 8, March 19, and October 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Joe is a fairly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 948th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 396th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 560 times as a first name, placing it 820th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 705th. The global popularity of the name Joe is reflected in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Hoe / Jo / Joachim / Jodlerin / Joe Mama / Joei / Joelein / Joey / Joeypoi / Jojo / Joko / Jorg / Little Joe / Tschoo

Similar first names

Jo

Famous people

• Billie Joe Armstrong (singer/lead guitarist/frontman of Green Day)
• Ivory Joe Hunter (American singer)
• Ivy Joe Hunter (American football player)
• Joe Aska (American football player)
• Joe Biden (President of the USA)
• Joe Borowski (American baseball player)
• Joe Burke (composer from the USA)
• Joe Ciardiello (American artist)
• Joe Cocker (singer)
• Joe Connolly (American baseball player)
• Joe Dassin (Joseph Ira Dassin) (French singer)
• Joe Flanigan (actor (Stargate Atlantis))
• Joe Fontenot (American baseball player)
• Joe Frail (British football player)
• Joe Frazier (US boxing legend)
• Joe Haggège (German-French voice actor and artist)
• Joe Haggerty (American musician)
• Joe Haider (German jazz musician)
• Joe Hart (English footballer)
• Joe Henry Engle (American astronaut)